# Cris-Crossing Furniture Legs The X Table by Christopher Duffy is Intricate and Minimalist By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-table-by-christopher-duffy References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/02/12/the-x-table-by-christopher-duffy) & [duffylondon](http://www.duffylondon.com/product_d/Tables-C78/The-X-Table-P328.html) The X Table by Christopher Duffy of [Duffy London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-shadow-chair) has a series of cris-crossing legs that inspired its name. Since the design is slightly more haphazard than the letter X would give away at first, the aesthetic appears more organic than structured, like a [branching tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod). Nevertheless, upon closer inspection it can be noted that Xs appear at every turn. At once intricate and minimalist, the X Table by Christopher Duffy performs quite the balancing act. Made out of [slender black steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table) and topped with either solid walnut or maple, it is clear that the X Table by Christoper Duffy would fit into just about any living space. The emphasis on material difference is what sets it apart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Aesthetics:** The X Table's haphazard and organic aesthetic suggests an opportunity for creating furniture designs that mimic natural forms. - **Intricate Minimalism:** The X Table's combination of intricate details and minimalistic design opens up possibilities for creating products that are visually captivating yet simple in form. - **Material Emphasis:** The X Table's focus on material difference presents an opportunity to explore innovative designs that prioritize innovative use of materials. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The X Table's unique leg design highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the furniture design industry. - **Home Decor:** The X Table's versatile design and aesthetic appeal creates opportunities for disruption in the home decor industry. - **Interior Design:** The X Table's ability to seamlessly blend with any living space opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Material Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-dining-table.md) - [Elegant Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-table.md) - [Shimmering Cantilevered Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-shadow-chair.md) - [Illusory Cracked Base Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-side-table.md) - [Ocean Abyss-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abyss-horizon.md) - [Wooden Table-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidone.md) - [Juxtaposing Themed Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emprea-series.md) - [Single Material Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xxx.md) - [Desert-Like 3D-Printed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-coffee-table.md)